Healthy Housing Challenge

Few people realize that homes are one of the most dangerous places for U.S. families. But with the right information and repairs, homes can be safe and healthy.

The Healthy Housing Challenge is a partnership between Rebuilding Together and NCHH, the leading expert in healthy homes, with funding support from the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation and Freddie Mac. Each year, Rebuilding Together’s 200 affiliates mobilize 100,000 volunteers to make repairs at no charge to the homes of low-income seniors, veterans, the disabled, and families with children.

The Healthy Housing Challenge helps affiliates identify all major hazards, improve the quality of work, and invest an average of $2,500 additional per home to find and fix the problems. An important goal of the Healthy Housing Challenge is to change the operations of Rebuilding Together affiliates to make health and safety repairs the primary focus. Find out how you can help a homeowner get needed repairs.

Healthy Housing Challenge volunteers are making many basic repairs that every homeowner should consider. Find out how to make your home healthy.

Get Involved

Make Your Home Healthy

Media Resources

Instructions

Sponsor

Brochure: Learn about sponsorship opportunities for the Healthy Housing Challenge.

 

Resources

Healthy Homes Challenge Flyer [pdf]

Healthy Homes Challenge User Agreement [pdf]

EFM End-User License Agreement [pdf]

Healthy Homes Challenge Invoice [pdf]

List of the 350 Repair Specs [pdf]

Sample Spec Sheet (Dryer Vent) and Template [pdf]

Weatherization plus Health: Program Materials and Protocols to Integrate Health Concerns into Wx Projects [pdf]

Housing Unit Ownership Information Worksheet [pdf]

Healthy Housing Challenge Video [YouTube]

Healthy Housing Challenge Brochure [pdf]

Home Asthma Reduction Training Workbook [pdf]

Science Supports Action Now to Make High-Risk Homes Healthier [pdf]